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Direct Support Professional - Carnegie - Full Time

Achieva
Achieva Salary
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    Carnegie, PA - Carnegie, PA
Salary Range:    $16.08 - $18.08 Hourly

Description

Job Title: Direct Support Professional - Carnegie - Full-time

Location: Allegheny County/Carnegie region (location determined based on business needs and where you reside)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Rate & Type: $16.08-$18.08 (based on experience and credentialing)

(See Career Development below)

 


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Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts and weekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate and kind.

Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations.

About Achieva

At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will play a critical role in supporting Achieva’s mission by providing direct care and personalized support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a community setting, ensuring their health, safety, and welfare. This position will involve assisting with daily living activities, transporting individuals to appointments, and participating in recreational activities, and will require strong interpersonal skills, compassion, and a commitment to advocacy.

  • Career Development: Opportunities for advancement through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) certification program, with pay rate increases upon completion of each certification/module (DSP I: .50 increase, DSPII: .50 increase, DSP III: $1.00 increase).

Key Responsibilities

  • Understands, supports, and advocates with people we support by helping them live a life of personal significance.
  • Identifies, documents, and shares concerns and successes as appropriate.
  • Transports and accompanies people to activities, appointments, and events.
  • Helps with personal care tasks as needed, including bathing, laundry, and food preparation.
  • Assists with money management by promoting independence.
  • Administers medications and documents information.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

The equivalent of a High School Diploma is required. Ability to complete one person transfers is required. One year of related experience is preferred. Reliable transportation is essential. A valid driver's license is preferred. Must meet Act 33 and 34 requirements.

Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000, or email hrsupport@achieva.info

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